Terrorism
Axa to add SME terrorism cover at no extra cost from November
Axa UK has confirmed its intention to add terorrism cover to its intermediated digital SME business from November, with the insurer planning to absorb the additonal costs.
Nord Stream ruling broadens reach of war exclusions
Alexandra Lyons, partner at law firm Stewarts, outlines how Nord Stream lost a €580m lawsuit in which it called for its insurers to pay out over explosions that damaged pipelines and examines the ramifications for the industry.
How do you solve a problem like SME under-insurance?
From property and business interruption to cyber and terrorism risks, David Worsfold explores how insurers and brokers are battling to close a widening protection gap among Britain’s small businesses.
Big Interview: Tom Clementi, Pool Re
Tom Clementi, CEO of Pool Re, speaks to Insurance Post regarding his efforts to modernise the government-backed reinsurer, how terror risk has evolved, and where the firm sits on cyber.
Pool Re launches terror resilience assessment tool
Terrorism reinsurer Pool Re has launched a tool aimed at helping policyholders assess and manage terrorism risk across property portfolios.
Hiscox CIO sets vision for fully AI-enabled workforce
Hiscox is aiming to create a workforce where every employee uses artificial intelligence as part of their role, according to group chief information officer Chris Loake.
US-Iran deal reopens Strait but shipping risks remain
Marine insurers have welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the US-Iran peace deal signed today (18 June), but warned significant operational, security and regulatory challenges remain.
No own goals: insuring the biggest World Cup yet
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off across the US, Canada and Mexico, Tom Luckham explores how insurers are underwriting one of the world’s most valuable sporting events.
Aki Hussain, Hiscox
Since taking the helm of Hiscox as group CEO in 2022, Aki Hussain has been making waves in general insurance when it comes to innovation, growth and culture-building.
Pool Re pushes SME terror cover with steep discounts
Pool Re has launched an incentive scheme offering insurers large discounts on reinsurance costs if they integrate terrorism cover as standard into SME commercial property policies.
Aviva exploring Probitas rebrand
Aviva is looking to rebrand it's Lloyd’s underwriting syndicate Probitas, Insurance Post can reveal.
Trump told insurance not main issue in Strait
Donald Trump’s offer of providing government-backed insurance to vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of war in the region has been described as “limited”.
Iran conflict triggers Lloyd’s war risk review
The London market’s war risk specialists have expanded the geographical areas deemed at heightened risk of conflict following the US and Israeli attacks against Iran.
Iran missile strikes spark risk repricing
The joint assault by Israel and the United States against Iran have sent shockwaves through global insurance markets, triggering risk repricing and renewed scrutiny of accumulation exposure across marine, aviation and specialty lines.
Allianz and Aviva drop Elbit cover
Allianz and Aviva have given pro-Palestine activists a win after dropping cover for Elbit Systems, the firm providing arms and fuel to Israel.
Pool Re scheme spurs Axa to include terrorism cover in SME policies
Axa is planning to add terrorism cover to its SME products by the second half of next year, as a result of a Pool Re scheme that will offer insurers “significant” discounts to reinsure SME terrorism risk.
Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack shows need for state action
Editor’s View: Jaguar Land Rover’s £50m-a-week cyber losses show why Labour must work with insurers now to build national resilience, according to Emma Ann Hughes.
Markel looking to expand geographies within the UK
Lee Mooney, Markel UK managing director, has revealed to Insurance Post that the company is in the early stages of expanding its geographical footprint.
Q&A: Jonathan Gray, Pool Re
Jonathan Gray, chief underwriting officer at Pool Re, discusses the impact of recent changes at the state-backed terrorism reinsurer and how its helping businesses manage risk.
Diary of an Insurer: Hiscox’s Shali Vasudeva
Shali Vasudeva, group chief operations and technology officer at Hiscox, oversees areas including technology, data plus artificial intelligence, property services, procurement, and change management including improvements to the claims process.
Aviva’s Storah flags quick wins with Direct Line
Jason Storah, Aviva’s UK and Ireland general insurance CEO, has outlined early operational wins from the Direct Line takeover, and shared his growth plan for personal, commercial and specialty lines for the latter half of 2025.